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Buckingham County High School

Public | 9-12 | 636 students

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Posted November 12, 2009

The administration at this school is of no help, and do not know information on your child when you go to a scheduled appointment with them. Will give you cell phone numbers if there is an ongoing problem but good luck getting a hold of anyone. I am still waiting after a week!! They will not follow thru with any problems. I have more children to put thru the hs and I am not looking forward to it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2008

This school is filled with third rate teachers & administrators. The narrow minded-ness of these so called teachers is frightening. They perpetuate meanness, ignorance & bigotry.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
75%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students71%
Female students73%
Male students69%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Algebra II

All Students68%
Female students65%
Male students71%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Biology

All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students93%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Chemistry

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

Earth Science

All Students95%
Female students91%
Male students97%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

English: Reading

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students96%
Male students89%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Geometry

All Students76%
Female students68%
Male students81%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

Virginia and United States History

All Students67%
Female students65%
Male students69%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant67%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students84%
Female students87%
Male students82%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

World History II

All Students93%
Female students88%
Male students98%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 57%
Black 46% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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78 Knights Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
Phone: (434) 969-6160

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